Usually means: Reduce intensity or severity gradually.
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▸ verb:  Alternative spelling of de-escalate [To decrease in intensity or magnitude.]

Similar:
de-escalate, deëmphasize, de-allergize, dial down, disintensify, tone down, quiet down, de-emphasize, depolarise, ease, more...

Opposite:
escalate, intensify, heighten, increase

Types:
lower, reduce, diminish, lessen, decrease, more...

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Similar:
de-escalate, deëmphasize, de-allergize, dial down, disintensify, tone down, quiet down, de-emphasize, depolarise, ease, more...

Opposite:
escalate, intensify, heighten, increase

Types:
lower, reduce, diminish, lessen, decrease, more...



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